Tuesday, April 3, 2012
iPad is Consumer Reports' top tablet
[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:27:41 EDT ]
Less than two weeks after Consumer Reports engineers found that Apple's new tablet can get as hot as 116 degrees while running games, the magazine has declared it the best in breed, placing it at the top of its tablet-computer rankings on Monday.
[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:27:41 EDT ]
Less than two weeks after Consumer Reports engineers found that Apple's new tablet can get as hot as 116 degrees while running games, the magazine has declared it the best in breed, placing it at the top of its tablet-computer rankings on Monday.
IBM telescope would create more data than Internet
[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:58:10 EDT ]
There's a massive telescope on the drawing board that hasn't even started construction yet, but when it's finished in 2024, it'll generate more data in a single day than the entire Internet. The computing giant IBM is collaborating with ASTRON (the Netherlands Institute of Radio Astronomy) to develop the next-generation computer tech needed to handle the colossal amount of data captured by the Square Kilometer Array (SKA),
[ Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:58:10 EDT ]
There's a massive telescope on the drawing board that hasn't even started construction yet, but when it's finished in 2024, it'll generate more data in a single day than the entire Internet. The computing giant IBM is collaborating with ASTRON (the Netherlands Institute of Radio Astronomy) to develop the next-generation computer tech needed to handle the colossal amount of data captured by the Square Kilometer Array (SKA),
Monday, April 2, 2012
Despite heat concerns, Consumer Reports recommends iPad
[ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:07:27 GMT ]
The folks at Consumer Reports sounded alarm bells when their tests suggested that the new iPad tends to run hotter than its predecessor, but â despite those initial concerns âthose consumer watchdogs are recommending the third-generation Apple tablet.
[ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 14:07:27 GMT ]
The folks at Consumer Reports sounded alarm bells when their tests suggested that the new iPad tends to run hotter than its predecessor, but â despite those initial concerns âthose consumer watchdogs are recommending the third-generation Apple tablet.
Global Payments: 'Less than 1.5 million' account numbers hacked
[ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 03:36:05 GMT ]
Global Payments Inc. hinted on Sunday night that about 1.5 million consumers were impacted by the massive credit card hack that first came to light on Friday -- fewer than the 10 million that was initially reported.
[ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 03:36:05 GMT ]
Global Payments Inc. hinted on Sunday night that about 1.5 million consumers were impacted by the massive credit card hack that first came to light on Friday -- fewer than the 10 million that was initially reported.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/mVyNWZt_a44/" target="_blank">Apple, Samsung: All your smartphone profits are belong to us</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:20:25 PDT ]</i><BR>Apple and Samsung combined account for a staggering 95 percent of the handset industry's profit, which isn't great news for everyone else.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/Z6krAdQuF5g/" target="_blank">Philips, TPV finally ink television joint venture</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:24:25 PDT ]</i><BR>The companies say that TPV will own 70 percent of the venture, while Philips will have a 30 percent stake in the new operation.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/aaSIbm8M-R0/" target="_blank">Yamaha's 2012 midrange receivers boast AirPlay, 4K support</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:37:27 PDT ]</i><BR>The RX-V573 and RX-V473 will be the first Yamaha AV receivers to feature AirPlay.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/vpmgFWqEazg/" target="_blank">Motorola could face European patent probe, official says</a><BR><i>[ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:39:51 PDT ]</i><BR>The mobile phone maker may not be fairly licensing "essential" patents to other computer and smartphone makers, the EU's competition chief says in a Washington speech.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Titanic's legacy: A fascination with disasters
[ Sun, 1 Apr 2012 01:20:34 GMT ]
Epic disasters â the anguished cries, the stories of heroism â are the central narratives of our age, both enthralling and horrifying. And our obsession began a century ago, unfolding in just 160 terrifying minutes, on a supposedly unsinkable ship, as more than 1,500 souls slipped into the icy waters of the North Atlantic. And the band played on.
[ Sun, 1 Apr 2012 01:20:34 GMT ]
Epic disasters â the anguished cries, the stories of heroism â are the central narratives of our age, both enthralling and horrifying. And our obsession began a century ago, unfolding in just 160 terrifying minutes, on a supposedly unsinkable ship, as more than 1,500 souls slipped into the icy waters of the North Atlantic. And the band played on.
Google Maps goes retro for early April Fools' Day
[ Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:40:14 GMT ]
Before April Fools' Day insanity overtakes the Internet, Google got a jump â and a winner âwith its "new" version of Google Maps for the Nintendo of old, with "beautiful low-res graphics, simple and intuitive controls, and a timeless soundtrack."
[ Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:40:14 GMT ]
Before April Fools' Day insanity overtakes the Internet, Google got a jump â and a winner âwith its "new" version of Google Maps for the Nintendo of old, with "beautiful low-res graphics, simple and intuitive controls, and a timeless soundtrack."
<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/511PAUw-C4Q/" target="_blank">MediaFire to Hollywood studios: We're no 'outlaw gang'</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 05:21:19 PDT ]</i><BR>Company denies the allegations made by a Paramount exec, who included it in a list of top 'rogue' Web sites.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/QNHg2ZSbGLo/" target="_blank">Google Tap tries to April fool with Gmail a la Morse code</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:25:29 PDT ]</i><BR>Not content with the amusing thought of Google Maps for Nintendo Entertainment System, Google also offers the idea of a two-key keyboard that turns GMail into Morse code.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/F5Y_8Xxdi8s/" target="_blank">April Fools' Day makes for Internet silliness</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:01:42 PDT ]</i><BR>Google kicks things off a day early this year with a supposed port of Google Maps to the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System. Here's an overview of April Fools' weekend shenanigans.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/HHzZiINLiJE/" target="_blank">April Fools: Google's self-driving cars head for Nascar race tracks</a><BR><i>[ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:28:52 PDT ]</i><BR>The next logical proving ground for Google's self-driving car project is to race against Nascar drivers, except it's April Fools' Day.
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The decline, but not fall of Research In Motion
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:43:52 EDT ]
After disastrous Q4 earnings, Research In Motion has an even greater battle on its hands if it is to win back the hearts and minds of the smartphone buying public. Earnings are down, sales are down, and now they are battling rumors that they are pulling out of the consumer market altogether.
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:43:52 EDT ]
After disastrous Q4 earnings, Research In Motion has an even greater battle on its hands if it is to win back the hearts and minds of the smartphone buying public. Earnings are down, sales are down, and now they are battling rumors that they are pulling out of the consumer market altogether.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Snooping TVs? Samsung responds to criticism
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:27:09 GMT ]
In a recent piece, we discussed the fact that new features in Samsung's top 2012 models â including built-in microphones and an HDTV camera â could be used to collect unprecedented personal information, as well as present a new way for hackers to invade users' lives. Samsung has now provided an official comment on the matter, and shared two separate privacy policies.
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:27:09 GMT ]
In a recent piece, we discussed the fact that new features in Samsung's top 2012 models â including built-in microphones and an HDTV camera â could be used to collect unprecedented personal information, as well as present a new way for hackers to invade users' lives. Samsung has now provided an official comment on the matter, and shared two separate privacy policies.
Sen. Al Franken to Facebook, Google users: 'You are their product'
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:31:28 GMT ]
Once again proving he's the one state representative who gets this whole technology thing, Sen. Al Franken D-Minn., called out Facebook and Google during a speech for American Bar Association's Antitrust Section.
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:31:28 GMT ]
Once again proving he's the one state representative who gets this whole technology thing, Sen. Al Franken D-Minn., called out Facebook and Google during a speech for American Bar Association's Antitrust Section.
New images of Titanic wreck revealed
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:42:30 GMT ]
Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the most storied maritime disaster in history, National Geographic magazine and a team of researchers have unveiled new images of the Titanic, revealing unrestricted views of the wreck for the first time ever.
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:42:30 GMT ]
Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the most storied maritime disaster in history, National Geographic magazine and a team of researchers have unveiled new images of the Titanic, revealing unrestricted views of the wreck for the first time ever.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/FF39snbEA-I/" target="_blank">Robotspeak: An electronic musician's toy store</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:13:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Before coming to CNET, Donald Bell worked in a small San Francisco shop called Robotspeak. He returns to the scene for some geektastic fun.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/9ZIHCUe9LZ4/" target="_blank">Are Blu-ray movies too loud?</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:36:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Today's movies have tremendous dynamic range and that's great, but should there also be a compressed audio option on Blu-ray soundtracks?
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/NfirZNoF0DI/" target="_blank">Microsoft's challenge to iPhones and Androids extended</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:39:37 PDT ]</i><BR>Microsoft was due to end its "Smoked By Windows Phone" challenge two days ago. Now it has extended the amusing, but occasionally controversial, promotion until April 5. It's time to prove yourself at your local Microsoft store.
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<p style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;"> <div style="font-weight:normal;font-size:15px;" style="clear:both;"> <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/cnet/tcoc/~3/q8iOxqALGUs/" target="_blank">So long, Canadian penny. I won't miss you</a><BR><i>[ Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:00:00 PDT ]</i><BR>Canada has axed the irksome cent, and should do likewise with other coins and banknotes, says Crave writer Tim Hornyak. Do you want to live in a cashless society?
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The decline, but not fall of Research In Motion
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:43:52 EDT ]
After disastrous Q4 earnings, Research In Motion has an even greater battle on its hands if it is to win back the hearts and minds of the smartphone buying public. Earnings are down, sales are down, and now they are battling rumors that they are pulling out of the consumer market altogether.
[ Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:43:52 EDT ]
After disastrous Q4 earnings, Research In Motion has an even greater battle on its hands if it is to win back the hearts and minds of the smartphone buying public. Earnings are down, sales are down, and now they are battling rumors that they are pulling out of the consumer market altogether.